Question

economic benefits of river

Answer 1

Rivers are important for the country's economy because water from the rivers is a basic natural resource essential for various human activities. These are —   1. The rivers provide water for irrigation.  

2. They provide fertility to the soil.

 3. They are useful for navigation.  

4. They help to generate hydro-electricity.  

5. They help to develop tourism.

  6. They provide water for various domestic uses.  

7. They provide livelihood to fishermen.  

8. They help to moderate the climate and environment of nearby areas.

Answer 2

1.Water for irrigation,drinking. 

2.The delta region for cultivation because of the richness of the soil. 

3. Fishing as an occupation 

4. A asylum for the migratory birds. 

5. Water-body for the animals and water borne birds.

. They provide water for irrigation of agricultural fields.

2. They provide water for pisciculture, which sustain many livelihoods.

3. They provide Real estate (shore front property) which are comparitively more expensive than off-shore property. Thus increase in tax revenue.

4. They provide places of tourism. e.g. Dal lake 

5. Rivers provide routes for transportation.